The Days Ahead: Feb. 28-March 6

TODAY

WTA Tour Dubai Duty Free Women’s Open begins
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

TUESDAY

National Sportsmanship Day

MLB mandatory spring-training reporting date for players

WEDNESDAY

NFL free-agency period begins

Sports Philanthropy Conference begins
Location: Atlanta

American Association of Advertising Agencies media conference and trade show begins
Location: New Orleans

THURSDAY

IACVB Foundation dinner
Location: Washington, D.C.

PGA Tour Ford Championship at Doral begins
Location: Miami
TV: USA, NBC

European Tour Dubai Desert Classic begins
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TV: The Golf Channel

FRIDAY

ESPNU launches

First round Davis Cup matches begin (USA vs. Crotia at Carson, Calif.)

LPGA Tour MasterCard Classic begins
Location: Mexico City

SATURDAY

Formula One Foster’s Australian Grand Prix
Location: Melbourne, Australia
TV: Speed Channel

SUNDAY

IEG annual sponsorship conference begins
Location: Chicago

NASCAR Busch Series Mexico 200
Location: Mexico City
TV: Fox

IRL Toyota Indy 300 (season opener)
Location: Miami
TV: ESPN

Events listed are subject to change. Information about coming events can be sent to jlewis@sportsbusinessjournal.com or via fax to (704) 973-1401, attn: Jessie Lewis.